Unique And Unusual Dog Names
Dog Names That Stand Out In A Crowd
Dogs, like people, are unique. Each animal is an individual with its own personality, habits, quirks, etc. As such, dog owners often look for names that are as unique as their pets. For the most part, human beings have a very strong sense of individuality. We want everyone to know that we are unique and not carbon copies of other people.
That sense of self is often extended from a person to their pets. Dog owners quickly realize that animals have their own specific personalities. Some are playful and affectionate while others are quiet and subdued. But a lot of dogs share the same qualities. So how does a name make yours stand out in a crowd (or breed)?
Unique dog names tend to put a spin on the ordinary to make them extraordinary. There might be a hundred other people in your area with the same breed of dog thinking about the same type of name, so you try and make your pooch’s name a little different.
Original dog names can be very important to animal lovers, and that can be a sign of how much they value a pet’s personality. People may look similar to one another, but unless they have an identical twin, their face is their own. Dogs are slightly different. It is not uncommon to see two dogs of the same breed that look exactly the same. When that happens, cool dog names can separate the two from each other, accentuating their individuality.
Dachshunds are commonly referred to as “Weiner Dogs” or “Sausage Dogs.” So instead of the common names like Frank (for frankfurter) or Oscar (for Oscar Meyer Weiner) you could try something like Hoagie or Link. This way you might run into someone that has the same dog breed as you, and it could make people think they are seeing the Doggy Double Mint Twins on their way to matching fire hydrants. But at least yours has a name that is all his own.
Looking for an unusual dog name for a mixed-breed? How about Spam? No one said your dog’s namesake had to taste good. Or smell good. Or look good. But hey, a loveable canine might be able to change the way people think about Spam.
Unusual Names Can Make More Sense Than Normal Ones
Have you ever heard something that made you do a double take? You know you heard it correctly, but something about what you just heard sounds weird. That’s what a lot of dog owners look for in a name for their pooch. A name that makes people take a second to ask themselves if they heard you right. Then it is followed by a chuckle or maybe even all out laughter.
Unusual dog names have this very effect on people. The first time they hear it they can’t help but at least crack a smile. Then they will invariably ask you why you made such an interesting choice. When you find a name that accomplishes this, it immediately helps warm people up to your dog.
Tell your neighbor that your new dog is named Velcro. He’ll probably ask why on earth you would name a dog Velcro. To which you can reply that you went with this unique dog name because the furry little guy sticks to just about any person he meets. A regular social butterfly.
Most dog owners will tell you that it is perfectly fine to get a little wacky with your pup’s name. It is even encouraged by many. Be creative and think outside the box. Forget the standard boring names. Go for something that you know there will be very few, if any, people out there that gave their dog the same name. Creativity helps ensure that you decided on an original dog name.
That adorable pooch with the tongue always hanging out the side of her mouth needs a name, too. Go with something like Taffy. Why? Because it looks like she’s chewing (unsuccessfully) on a big piece of taffy and can’t seem to swallow it.
Some of the most unique dog names are ones that might sound normal in certain settings, but your reasoning for giving the moniker to your dog does not hit them right away. Then, when you tell them why, they get it completely and find it to be clever.
A big lazy dog with a laid-back demeanor could be named Zima, like the drink. You think it might turn out to be something strong, but then he just flops over and goes to sleep. All it takes is a little creativity and you can come up with unique male dog names as well as unique female dog names.
An unusual choice can prove to be the best choice. And unusual does not mean that it doesn’t make sense. Maybe it makes more sense than some people realize.
